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NOTE: Do not change the Glideboard adjustment while seated or lying on the Glideboard of the Pilates
Power Gym™ exerciser. All adjustments must be made while standing or kneeling on the floor. Always
make sure that the Height Adjustment Knob is locked in place and tightened, and the Extension Bar
Assembly is securely settled in the notches on both sides of the Base Frame Assembly before beginning or
continuing to exercise.
Tension Cord Adjustments
The Tension Cords allow you to vary the intensity of your workout by inserting or
removing any combination of the four Tension Cords. There are 16 possible
Tension Cord tension combinations that can be used to customize the resistance
to your individual fitness level. When used with the 11 Glideboard settings, you
have over 175 possible resistance settings. This will allow you to start at and
progress to your optimal fitness level with the Pilates Power Gym
™
exerciser!
The Tension Cords are numbered to progressively increase resistance. Tension
Cords #1 and #2 are lower resistance cords, and are situated in the two outside
positions. Tension Cords #3 and #4 are heavier resistance cords, and are situated
in the two middle positions. (See FIG. D). With each exercise, Tension Cord
settings will be suggested for both beginner and more advanced exercises.
To adjust the Tension Cords, firmly grasp the Handle at the end of one Tension
Cords. Pull the Tension Cord away from the Glideboard and lift it slightly so that
the Handle clears the Base Frame Assembly. Lower the middle groove of the
Handle into the corresponding notch on the Base Frame Assembly. Make sure
that the Handle is secure in the notch before releasing your hand from the
Handle. (See FIG. E). To release a Tension Cord from its notch, firmly grasp the
Handle and pull the Tension Cord away from the Base Frame Assembly until the
Handle is clear of the notch. Lift the Tension Cord slightly until it clears the Base
Frame Assembly and slowly bring the Handle toward the Glideboard. Place the
end of the Handle back into the hole in the Glideboard. Make sure that the end of
the Handle is secure in the hole before releasing your hand from the Handle.
Handle and Foot Strap Assembly Attachments
Either the Handles or the Foot Strap Assemblies can
be attached to the Cables in the Pulley Arm Assembly
on either side of the Headrest, depending on the
exercise.
Attach the Handles by clipping one to the end of each Cable, through the Clip at
the end of the Position Ball. Make sure that the Clip at the end of each Cable is
closed before using the Handles (See FIG. F). To release the Handles, open the
Clip by pressing one side and slide the Handle off of the Clip.
Attach the Foot Strap Assembly by clipping the Ring on the end of each Foot
Strap Assembly to the Clip at the end of each Cable. Make sure that the Clip at
the end of each Cable is closed before attaching the Foot Strap Assemblies to
the feet (See FIG. G).
Attach one Foot Strap Assembly to each foot by wrapping the Foot Strap around
the middle of the foot, near the arch, and securing the hook and loop strap firmly
(See FIG. H). Check to make sure that the Foot Strap Assemblies are secure
before beginning to exercise.
CAUTION
When attaching Tension Cords, hold firmly until the Cords are properly
positioned. DO NOT LET GO of the Tension Cords until they are locked
in or back in the start position.
CAUTION LABEL 2
Fig. D
Fig. E
Fig. G
Fig. H
Clip
Fig. F
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